HET
Hohhot
China
11,369 km
7,065 miles
JNB
Johannesburg
South Africa
Distance
11,369 km
7,065 mi / 6,139 nm
Est. Flight Time
14h
Ultra-long-haul route
Time Difference
-6h
Asia/Shanghai
Heading
246°
west southwest

Airport Comparison

HET JNB
Airport Name Baita International Airport O. R. Tambo International Airport
IATA Code HET JNB
ICAO Code ZBHH FAOR
City Hohhot Johannesburg
Country China South Africa
Timezone Asia/Shanghai Africa/Johannesburg
Elevation 3,556 ft 5,558 ft
Coordinates 40.850000, 111.820000 -26.130000, 28.240000

Hohhot (HET) to Johannesburg (JNB) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Baita International Airport (HET) in Hohhot, China to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg, South Africa is 11,369 kilometers (7,065 miles / 6,139 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 14h, flying west southwest at a heading of 246°.

This is an ultra-long-haul route, one of the longest in aviation. It requires wide-body aircraft with extended range capability such as the Airbus A350-900ULR or Boeing 777-200LR. Passengers should prepare for an extended flight with multiple meal services.

This is an international route connecting China with South Africa. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:59 in Hohhot, it's 12:59 in Johannesburg. With a 6-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

There is a significant elevation difference of 2,002 feet between the two airports. O. R. Tambo International Airport sits higher than Baita International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Johannesburg (JNB) to Hohhot (HET) follows a heading of 50° (northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Baita International Airport (HET) and O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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